Description
Aloo Chaat is a classic Indian street food recipe comprising potatoes fried in spices and topped with yogurt and various chutneys.
Ingredients
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- 1kg (2lbs) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 30ml (2 tbsp) oil
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped finely
- 2.5cm (1in) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 green chilli, topped and chopped finely
- 2g (1/2 tsp) ground cumin
- 2g (1/2 tsp) chaat masala
- 1g (1/4 tsp) salt
- 2g (1/2 tsp) red chilli powder
- 60g (4 tbsp) nylon sev
- 60g (4 tbsp) green chutney
- 60g (4 tbsp) mango chutney
- 60g (4 tbsp) plain yogurt
- 10g (1/2 cup) cilantro/coriander leaves, washed and chopped
- 1/2 pomegranate, arils only
Instructions
- Blanch the potato cubes by placing them in a pot full of salted water and bringing it to a boil.
- Once boiling point is reached, drain the potatoes and set to one side to steam dry.
- Add the oil to a large frying pan and bring a medium temperature.
- Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and fry for 30 seconds.
- Tip in the potato cubes and fry until they turn golden, which takes about 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Sprinkle the cumin, chaat masala, salt and chilli powder on top of the potatoes and stir.
- Stir for 2 minutes, check that the potatoes are now cooked. If not, continue frying until they are until desired texture is achieved.
- When potatoes are cooked, remove from heat and tip into a serving bowl.
- Sprinkle with nylon sev, green chutney, mango chutney, yogurt, cilantro and pomegranate.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
The potato cubes should ideally be cut into 2.cm (1in) cubes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Starter
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Indian
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